Anchor Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE16 3LT is located in the South Bermondsey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bermondsey and Old Southwark. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Anchor Street, London, SE16 3LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 3LX, SE16 3PB, SE16 3LU, SE1 5DD, SE16 3NZ, SE16 3NU, SE16 3NX, SE16 3PE, SE16 3NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE16 3LT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 49.3% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 51.5% | 50.7% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE16 3LT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 56.4% | 59.3% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 21.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.5% | 28.8% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -15.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 5.9% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.1% | 52.8% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 32.1% | 4.9% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 10.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 2.4% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.6% | 16.7% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 9.6% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 9.6% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 11.3% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.1% | 45.8% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 12.0% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.3% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 6.2% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 5.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 23.2% | 17.8% | -5.4% | 2.5% | 15.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Other Black | 5% | 1.3% | -3.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 54.1% | 48.1% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -33.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 63.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 63.5% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 12.6% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 16.9% | 10.6% | -6.3% | 2.7% | 7.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 7.5% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.9% | 63.9% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 26.9% | 24.0% | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.7% | 4.5% | -9.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.5% | 1.6% | -16.9% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anchor Street was 193.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.4% higher than the Old Kent Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anchor Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Old Kent Road and the 241st highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Anchor Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-12-16 | £405,370 |
| Flat 15 Radcliffe House Anchor Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-02-17 | £314,053 |
| 27 Anchor Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £324,000 | 2020-09-25 | £321,416 |
| Flat 1 Radcliffe House Anchor Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-12-11 | £207,910 |
| 35 Anchor Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2018-09-03 | £206,244 |
SE16 3LT area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 148 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Unemployed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Children & Family Centre Tower Mill Road , Off Coleman Road SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,319 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galleywall Primary School Galleywall Primary , SE16 3PB | 4out of 4 | 278 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Park Primary School 383 Southwark Park Road , Bermondsey SE16 2JH | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Keats Primary School 391 Rotherhithe New Road , Rotherhithe SE16 3FN | - not rated | 709 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Primary School Marlborough Grove , SE1 5JT | 4out of 4 | 772 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Old Jamaica Road , Bermondsey SE16 4SU | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 691 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,688 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,796 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 4,046 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,120 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,242 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,215 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 4,376 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,831 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 400 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 833 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Treasure House (London) CIC The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymerle School Haymerle Road , SE15 6SY | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL 148-150 &167 OLD KENT ROAD , LONDON SE1 5TY | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantinho da maya | 281 | 204 yd | |
| The baguette king | 269 | 204 yd | |
| Elite fish bar | 2a | 217 yd | |
| Pop inn cafe | 258 | 217 yd | |
| Fine cut butchers | 51 | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient foresters | 282 | 156 yd | |
| The blue anchor p h | 251 | 288 yd | |
| Fourpure brewing co | Unit 25 Bermondsey Trading Estate | 503 yd | |
| Stanley arms public house | 418 | 531 yd | |
| Queen victoria | 148 | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Times kebab | 283 | 204 yd | |
| Morleys fried chicken | 275 | 204 yd | |
| Jans thai food | 47a | 284 yd | |
| Sweet panda | The Blue Market, 1 | 325 yd | |
| Angelitos sweet | The Blue Market | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 222-226 | 282 yd | |
| Tesco | 186-188 | 560 yd | |
| Costcutters | 173-181 | 562 yd | |
| Unity traders limited | Warehouse, 310-326 | 725 yd | |
| Co-operative group food | 150a | 830 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The City Of London Academy LYNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 351 yd |
| Muscle Factory Gym 183-187 183-187 SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 432 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Bermondsey) NUTMEG BUILDING NUTMEG BUILDING CLEMENTS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 451 yd |
| Spa School MONNOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 531 yd |
| Southwark Park Gomm Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 616 yd |
| Southwark College (Closed) Bermondsey Centre Bermondsey Centre Keetons Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 696 yd |
| Southwark Park Sports Centre THE SOUTHWARK PARK ATHLETICS TRACK AND GYM THE SOUTHWARK PARK ATHLETICS TRACK AND GYM HAWKSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 829 yd |
| Millwall Lions Centre BOLINA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 834 yd |
| Seven Islands Leisure Centre LOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 886 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 78.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 22.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 59 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.